by PEN Admin | Dec 31, 2018 | Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
There are a lot of different ways to say goodbye to 2018 and welcome the new year. We are all familiar with the long-standing tradition to set new year’s resolutions that dates back to ancient Babylonian and Roman customs. We are also probably all familiar with...
by PEN Admin | Dec 18, 2018 | Emotional Health
Part of being human is experiencing a myriad of emotions. Kindness, anger, joy, disgust, surprise, trust, shame, envy, fear, calmness, and love are just a few. Usually we like the “positive” feelings and try to avoid the “negative” ones. We also associate negative...
by PEN Admin | Dec 4, 2018 | Technology & Digital Life
Guest Blogger: Lucy Wyndam Twenty-seven percent of screen time for children between the ages of 5 – 8 is spent with digital media. As parents, you might be wondering whether this is good or bad, and how will it impact their adulthood. In the fast-paced age of...
by PEN Admin | Nov 27, 2018 | Parenting Strategies & Everyday Challenges
Recently, I had an opportunity to spend a few days mountain biking in Moab. While I was there, I met a young family with a 6, 8 and 10-year-old. Having older children myself, I shared a few laughs about the old days when I would drag them with me on mountain bike...
by PEN Admin | Aug 14, 2017 | Relationships & Communication
The beginning of the school year is always an exciting time. Things get busy and everyone’s schedule changes. Even what you buy at the grocery store changes to accommodate quick breakfasts and snacks for after school activities. The older our children get, the...
